The heart of our support - offering a holistic, person-centred approach to give women the skills to live an empowered life.
The Women’s Work Heart (WWH) programme supports women across Derbyshire living with complex needs, in order to improve their circumstances and wellbeing.
The programme recognises that often issues and barriers affecting wellbeing are entwined, for example, women may be affected by domestic violence; lack financial independence or be in debt; be struggling with mental health and or low self-esteem; be dependent on drugs or alcohol; as well as struggling with managing relationships and parenting.
An integrated approach and personalised approach
Following a full assessment of each woman’s particular needs, we refer them to other projects at Women’s Work such as our Freedom programme (to address domestic violence), counselling and parenting courses. We also signpost and support women to access other services if they need other support not offered by Women’s Work, for example, the urgent help of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, (an initiative between Derby City Council and Refuge to support women at high risk to escape domestic abuse). Our team of counsellors can provide therapeutic support to women with emotional stress arising from a variety of issues such as bereavement, depression or change in circumstances.
For rehabilitation for drug and alcohol, specific NHS and private services can be found via Rehab 4 Addiction at the following link; Rehab 4 Addiction – Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Derbyshire
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What our empowered women have to say...
Nice staff and nice building and good sessions. I have been doing parenting sessions and I’ve found it to be good for my understanding. I have tried other parenting sessions at my local school but didn’t like the staff or how it was run. Good different here learned a lot about myself and kids. Thank you for everything
Member – Heart of Parenting
The Anger Management programme has given me new techniques to try and deal with my anger. The programme has great insight and gives you a chance to express yourself.
Member – Anger Management
Thank you Women’s Work for all your hard work on helping families like my own, rekindle parent-child relationships in a positive and supportive homely environment. I would like to give a particular thank you to Linda, who has been very supportive to both parties.
Contact Centre User – LinkWork Contact Centre
After doing the Anger Management programme, I am now able to walk away from situations rather than hurt someone
Member – Anger Management
I liked coming to the freedom programme because I knew I wasn’t alone and everyone wouldn’t judge me. I have learnt a lot and wish I could have learned this when I was at secondary school because then I would have known.
Member – Freedom Programme
The Change programme has given me a more positive outlook on doing group activities. The topics were interesting and helped me to see my own views and the importance of them in life.